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Mantaray · 10 January 2013, 03:40 PM

Hi all. After many years of dream, my wife has finally agreed for me to buy a Rolex watch. Hooray!!!!

I've 2 choices- sea dweller and the submariner. I love the sea dweller as it has discontinued. I could still find new ones but the prices have already shot up.

Next, I love the new submariner too. However, I don't which to choose. Should I get the one with lugs or the newer version w/o lugs.

Can any1 expert here advise?

77T · 10 January 2013, 03:50 PM

Welcome to the forum...

The Sub might fit better as a daily watch - unless you have some big wrists.

If you want to change straps a lot then maybe get the Sub with the lugholes.

financeman · 10 January 2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Welcome to the forum...

The Sub might fit better as a daily watch - unless you have some big wrists.

If you want to change straps a lot then maybe get the Sub with the lugholes.

Very good advice. I agree 100%.

Welcome to the forum. Look forward to seeing those pics.

Cru Jones · 10 January 2013, 03:58 PM

Don't worry about future value or what's been discontinued and just get the one you like. All three are similar but pretty different in the details. Good luck with the choice!

RolexWatcher · 10 January 2013, 04:02 PM

Try them all on!

Mantaray · 10 January 2013, 04:28 PM

Thanks all. I have decided to get the 116610LN. Any simple tips to tell what is a fake?

opm2008 · 10 January 2013, 04:31 PM

The first on many ... a bit of deja vu! Post pics when it arrives!

Bangel · 10 January 2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mantaray

Thanks all. I have decided to get the 116610LN. Any simple tips to tell what is a fake?

Spend some time reading through this forum, especially the Watch Out section. That has been quite educational for me.

Cru Jones · 10 January 2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mantaray

Any simple tips to tell what is a fake?

Yup! An AD or trusted TRF seller will provide you the real thing, no worries.

Hairdude1 · 10 January 2013, 05:11 PM

I also say go to an AD and try ones on. Then come back and check what the TRF Trusted sellers have. You'll save some $$$

Rogdogg · 10 January 2013, 05:31 PM

It sounds like you may be in my boat in that this may be your only Rolex for a while or you will be a 1 Rolex guy and not be starting a collection anytime soon. If this is the case I would recommend going into the AD and trying the watches on, both at the same time, so I mean in the one store that has both in stock so you can see them on your wrist together to compare. I would also say try them on and leave to have a good think and research about it. then maybe go in a second time and try them on all over again before you purchase.
If your still unsure of which and it is a really tough decision I would leave and go think about it some more. Only purchase when you are really sure. Don't worry about wasting the AD's time or anything like that coming and going. It's a big purchase. You need to test drive every now and again.
I had a terrible time trying to decide between the black or white dialled EXPII 42mm.
In the end I went for the white and I absolutely love it. I feel I made the correct choice but I still think about the black all of the time because I think they are both so great. I guess it is just human nature I suppose.
I think if I could get the black dial and switch between the 2 every couple of days I don't think I'd ever need another watch.....(a very bold and possibly wildly crazy comment haha)

Mantaray · 10 January 2013, 07:35 PM

Thanks all!

travisb · 10 January 2013, 07:41 PM

Congrats on the endeavor for your first!
Tough choice. Definately take your time and enjoy.

Mantaray · 10 January 2013, 07:58 PM

Any Singaporean here?

Would like to check if Champion Time at bugis bencoolen and arena watches at balestier truth worthy ?

andyboy39 · 10 January 2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Welcome to the forum...

The Sub might fit better as a daily watch - unless you have some big wrists.

If you want to change straps a lot then maybe get the Sub with the lugholes.

I Concur..

TSW · 11 January 2013, 06:27 AM

Welcome

mjclark32 · 11 January 2013, 06:30 AM

Welcome, I recommend trying them on and deciding. No wrong choice between them!

Monte Cristo · 11 January 2013, 06:31 AM

Go the sub and welcome to TRF

subtona · 11 January 2013, 06:38 AM

either is a winner!
both can be found with or without lugholes.

me...i prefer

DRKBC · 11 January 2013, 06:41 AM

Although the SD is larger, I think because of the height and the way it tapers back down to the bracelet it actually looks better on my small wrist than a SUB.

kilyung · 11 January 2013, 06:42 AM

Sd

AK797 · 11 January 2013, 06:51 AM

Sub as everyday wearer.

thomaspp · 11 January 2013, 07:00 AM

Both are sweet. If it were for me, two words: SUB C

dspd204 · 11 January 2013, 07:35 AM

I was at the same point that you are when I bought my 1st Rolex & I went with the DSSD. I found it to be too big & heavy for me, but it was a beautiful watch nonetheless. Less than a year later, I traded it at an AD for a SubC. The Sub is much more wearable IMO. Welcome & good luck in your decision-making.

nauticajoe · 11 January 2013, 09:32 AM

You can't go wrong with either one.

If I can only have 1...it be the SD, but the SubC is a beautiful watch as well.

Congrats! Can't wait for the wrist shot.

Mantaray · 11 January 2013, 09:43 AM

Thanks all!

May I ask? SubC = submariner Ceramic?

*shy

nauticajoe · 11 January 2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mantaray

Thanks all!

May I ask? SubC = submariner Ceramic?

*shy

Correct.

cht · 11 January 2013, 09:47 AM

Yes sir, C=ceramic.

do not buy from ANYONE other than a trusted seller here or an authorised dealer, unless you are well versed and seasoned on rolex watch, you put yourself at huge risk for a fake watch if you buy on craigslist, ebay, etc.

tkc324 · 11 January 2013, 10:49 AM

I would definitely pick Sea Dweller between the two. You will have a more rare watch to start with. I also prefer the cleaner crystal without the cyclops.

Kingair · 11 January 2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

I would definitely pick Sea Dweller between the two. You will have a more rare watch to start with. I also prefer the cleaner crystal without the cyclops.

Welcome

I would go also for the SD !

Post some pics when you found one

HAGOne

10 January 2013, 03:40 PM	#1
Mantaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 9	Hi Rolex lovers. I m new in it and I need advice:) Hi all. After many years of dream, my wife has finally agreed for me to buy a Rolex watch. Hooray!!!! I've 2 choices- sea dweller and the submariner. I love the sea dweller as it has discontinued. I could still find new ones but the prices have already shot up. Next, I love the new submariner too. However, I don't which to choose. Should I get the one with lugs or the newer version w/o lugs. Can any1 expert here advise?

10 January 2013, 03:50 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Welcome to the forum... The Sub might fit better as a daily watch - unless you have some big wrists. If you want to change straps a lot then maybe get the Sub with the lugholes. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 January 2013, 06:27 AM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 January 2013, 06:30 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Welcome, I recommend trying them on and deciding. No wrong choice between them! __________________

11 January 2013, 06:31 AM	#18
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Go the sub and welcome to TRF __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

10 January 2013, 03:58 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Don't worry about future value or what's been discontinued and just get the one you like. All three are similar but pretty different in the details. Good luck with the choice!

10 January 2013, 04:02 PM	#5
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	Try them all on!

10 January 2013, 04:28 PM	#6
Mantaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 9	Thanks all. I have decided to get the 116610LN. Any simple tips to tell what is a fake?

10 January 2013, 04:31 PM	#7
opm2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Andre Tan Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 69	The first on many ... a bit of deja vu! Post pics when it arrives!

10 January 2013, 05:11 PM	#10
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I also say go to an AD and try ones on. Then come back and check what the TRF Trusted sellers have. You'll save some $$$

10 January 2013, 05:31 PM	#11
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	It sounds like you may be in my boat in that this may be your only Rolex for a while or you will be a 1 Rolex guy and not be starting a collection anytime soon. If this is the case I would recommend going into the AD and trying the watches on, both at the same time, so I mean in the one store that has both in stock so you can see them on your wrist together to compare. I would also say try them on and leave to have a good think and research about it. then maybe go in a second time and try them on all over again before you purchase. If your still unsure of which and it is a really tough decision I would leave and go think about it some more. Only purchase when you are really sure. Don't worry about wasting the AD's time or anything like that coming and going. It's a big purchase. You need to test drive every now and again. I had a terrible time trying to decide between the black or white dialled EXPII 42mm. In the end I went for the white and I absolutely love it. I feel I made the correct choice but I still think about the black all of the time because I think they are both so great. I guess it is just human nature I suppose. I think if I could get the black dial and switch between the 2 every couple of days I don't think I'd ever need another watch.....(a very bold and possibly wildly crazy comment haha)

10 January 2013, 07:35 PM	#12
Mantaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 9	Thanks all!

10 January 2013, 07:41 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Congrats on the endeavor for your first! Tough choice. Definately take your time and enjoy.

10 January 2013, 07:58 PM	#14
Mantaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 9	Any Singaporean here? Would like to check if Champion Time at bugis bencoolen and arena watches at balestier truth worthy ?

11 January 2013, 06:38 AM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	either is a winner! both can be found with or without lugholes. me...i prefer Attached Images __________________

11 January 2013, 06:41 AM	#20
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Although the SD is larger, I think because of the height and the way it tapers back down to the bracelet it actually looks better on my small wrist than a SUB.

11 January 2013, 06:42 AM	#21
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sd

11 January 2013, 06:51 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Sub as everyday wearer.

11 January 2013, 07:00 AM	#23
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Both are sweet. If it were for me, two words: SUB C __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

11 January 2013, 07:35 AM	#24
dspd204 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Shannon Location: Louisiana Watch: SDDS Posts: 16	I was at the same point that you are when I bought my 1st Rolex & I went with the DSSD. I found it to be too big & heavy for me, but it was a beautiful watch nonetheless. Less than a year later, I traded it at an AD for a SubC. The Sub is much more wearable IMO. Welcome & good luck in your decision-making.

11 January 2013, 09:32 AM	#25
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	You can't go wrong with either one. If I can only have 1...it be the SD, but the SubC is a beautiful watch as well. Congrats! Can't wait for the wrist shot. Attached Images

11 January 2013, 09:43 AM	#26
Mantaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 9	Thanks all! May I ask? SubC = submariner Ceramic? *shy

11 January 2013, 09:47 AM	#28
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	Yes sir, C=ceramic. do not buy from ANYONE other than a trusted seller here or an authorised dealer, unless you are well versed and seasoned on rolex watch, you put yourself at huge risk for a fake watch if you buy on craigslist, ebay, etc.

11 January 2013, 10:49 AM	#29
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would definitely pick Sea Dweller between the two. You will have a more rare watch to start with. I also prefer the cleaner crystal without the cyclops.

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